Import/Export Price Indexes

Creating Your IPP Web Account

Thank you for participating in the International Price Program (IPP). You will be providing data online using the
BLS Internet Data Collection Facility. This handout is intended to assist you in setting up your account.

Follow these steps:

1. You will receive two emails from IPP.HelpDesk@bls.gov, one containing a temporary account number and
another containing a temporary password. A link to the BLS Internet Data Collection Facility website is
included in each email.

2. The temporary account number serves as your initial User ID. Use the temporary account number and
temporary password from the emails to log in for the first time. Click .

6. Your permanent account number will be displayed. This account number will be included in all future data
requests. For subsequent login attempts, you may use this account number or your email address in the
User ID field. Click to begin reporting your data.

Assistance:

If you have any problems setting up your account, reply to the emails or click the
link at the bottom of any screen.